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Volume 19 - Issue 10 - October, 2007

Feature

Case Report
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Perforation Secondary to a Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Infection
09/07/2009
Ravi K. Garg, MD, James E. Sear, MD, Eric S. Hockstad, MD From the Section of Cardiology, Research Medical Center, Kansas City Cardiology, Kansas City, Missouri. The authors report no conflicts of interest regarding the content herein. Manuscript submitted February 28, 2007, provisional acceptance given May 2, 2007, manuscript accepted June 6, 2007. Address for correspondence: Ravi K. Garg, MD, Section of Cardiology, Research Medical Center, Kansas City Cardiology, 6420 Prospect Avenue, T-509, Kansas City, MO 64132. E-mail: ravi.garg@kchf.org
Ravi K. Garg, MD, James E. Sear, MD,...
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent infection is exceedingly rare despite the widespread use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The utilization of drug-eluting stents (DES) may have a higher theoretical risk of infection due to their local...
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent infection is exceedingly rare despite the widespread use of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The utilization of drug-eluting stents (DES) may have a higher theoretical risk of infection due to their local...
ABSTRACT: Coronary stent...
09/07/2009
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Adenosine Conditioning and Pacing in Conjunction with Early
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Use and Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa
Inhibition
08/01/2008
Farrukh Hussain, MD, FRCPC
Farrukh Hussain, MD, FRCPC
Cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction carries a poor prognosis. Data regarding percutaneous intervention in the very elderly with cardiogenic shock is sparse.1 Age is an independent risk factor for worse outcome with...
Cardiogenic shock complicating myocardial infarction carries a poor prognosis. Data regarding percutaneous intervention in the very elderly with cardiogenic shock is sparse.1 Age is an independent risk factor for worse outcome with...
Cardiogenic shock complicating...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Rare Case of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava to Left Upper
Pulmonary Vein: Pathway for Paradoxical Embolization and
Develop
08/01/2008
*Michael R. Recto, MD, §Henry Sadlo, MD, *Walter L. Sobczyk, MD
*Michael R. Recto, MD, §Henry Sadlo,...
The performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become common in the routine assessment of patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or stroke. As part of the TEE evaluation, agitated saline is usually injected...
The performance of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has become common in the routine assessment of patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or stroke. As part of the TEE evaluation, agitated saline is usually injected...
The performance of...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
“Fogarty-Like” Removal of Large Coronary Thrombus
08/01/2008
Carlo Trani, MD, Giuseppe Ferrante, MD, Mario Attilio Mazzari, MD
Carlo Trani, MD, Giuseppe Ferrante, M...
In patients undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), several thrombectomy and distal protection devices have been evaluated in order to either remove thrombus and plaque...
In patients undergoing emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), several thrombectomy and distal protection devices have been evaluated in order to either remove thrombus and plaque...
In patients undergoing emergency...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Coronary Stent Occlusion after Platelet Transfusion: A Case Series
08/01/2008
*Alexander D. Cornet, MD, §Lucas J. Klein, MD, *A.B. Johan Groeneveld, MD
*Alexander D. Cornet, MD, §Lucas J. ...
The introduction of coronary artery stents in the early 1990s reduced the early and late reocclusion rates of symptomatic coronary artery stenoses after balloon angioplasty. Nevertheless, coronary stent occlusion by thrombosis may occur, even...
The introduction of coronary artery stents in the early 1990s reduced the early and late reocclusion rates of symptomatic coronary artery stenoses after balloon angioplasty. Nevertheless, coronary stent occlusion by thrombosis may occur, even...
The introduction of coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Early Occlusive Restenosis Due to Self-Expandable Stent Squeeze
in the Popliteal Artery
08/01/2008
Shinichi Furuichi, MD, Giuseppe M. Sangiorgi, MD, Antonio Colombo, MD
Shinichi Furuichi, MD, Giuseppe M. Sa...
Self-expandable stent fracture may occur when the stent is implanted in peripheral arteries near or at flexion points.1 However, stent squeeze is quite rare, especially early after implantation. We report a case of a patient with an occlusive...
Self-expandable stent fracture may occur when the stent is implanted in peripheral arteries near or at flexion points.1 However, stent squeeze is quite rare, especially early after implantation. We report a case of a patient with an occlusive...
Self-expandable stent fracture...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Late Coronary Stent Infection: A Unique Complication afterDrug-Eluting Stent Implantation
08/01/2008

Elizabeth Gonda, BA, Allyson Edmundson, BS, RN, Tift Mann, MD

Elizabeth Gonda, BA, Allyson Edmundso...
Coronary stent infection is a rare but previously reported complication of coronary artery stenting procedures (CAS).1–13 In the few cases reported in the literature, patients have presented within days to weeks of stent implantation with...
Coronary stent infection is a rare but previously reported complication of coronary artery stenting procedures (CAS).1–13 In the few cases reported in the literature, patients have presented within days to weeks of stent implantation with...
Coronary stent infection is a...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
Dual-Guidewire Percutaneous Intervention of Anomalous
Coronary Artery Facilitated by Steerable Guidewire
08/01/2008
Jack P. Chen, MD
Jack P. Chen, MD
Case Report. A 56-year-old male without previous cardiovascular history was admitted with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. He reported experiencing exertional angina over the previous several days. His past medical and social...
Case Report. A 56-year-old male without previous cardiovascular history was admitted with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. He reported experiencing exertional angina over the previous several days. His past medical and social...
Case Report. A 56-year-old male...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Case Report
High-Risk Left Main Coronary Stenting Supported by
Percutaneous Impella Recover LP 2.5 Assist Device
08/01/2008
Rémy Cohen, MD, Thierry Domniez, MD, Simon Elhadad, MD
Rémy Cohen, MD, Thierry Domniez, MD,...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) are increasingly performed in patients with severely depressed left ventricular (LV) function and complex coronary lesions, including left main (LM) disease. During these high-risk procedures,...
Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) are increasingly performed in patients with severely depressed left ventricular (LV) function and complex coronary lesions, including left main (LM) disease. During these high-risk procedures,...
Percutaneous coronary...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
Original Contribution
Reduction in Myocardial Infarct Size by Postconditioning in
Patients after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
08/01/2008
§Xin-Chun Yang, MD, §Yu Liu, MD, Le-Feng Wang, MD, Liang Cui, MD, Tie Wang, MD, Yong-Gui Ge, MD, Hong-Shi Wang, MD, Wei-Ming Li, MD, Li Xu, MD, Zhu-Hua Ni, MD, Sheng-Hui Liu, MD, Lin Zhang, MD, Hui-Min Jia, MD, *Jakob Vinten-Johansen, PhD, *Zhi-Qing Zhao, MD, PhD
§Xin-Chun Yang, MD, §Yu Liu, MD, Le...
Timely reperfusion is the most effective intervention to protect the heart from myocardial infarction resulting from coronary occlusion. However, experimental studies and clinical observations have provided strong evidence in support of the...
Timely reperfusion is the most effective intervention to protect the heart from myocardial infarction resulting from coronary occlusion. However, experimental studies and clinical observations have provided strong evidence in support of the...
Timely reperfusion is the most...
08/01/2008
Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such as VA-ECMO or IMPELLA, using easily measurable health indicators like blood pressure and heart function. Credit Sho Suzuki from Shinshu University
Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
10/23/2024
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu...
10/23/2024
Cath Lab Digest
The initial cases with the Luna TMVR System were conducted in Paraguay and the Republic of Georgia and supported by leading US structural heart experts and the Tioga Cardiovascular team.
Mitral Valve intervention
Tioga Cardiovascular Announces First-In-Human Cases With Its Luna Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System
10/23/2024
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
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CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients,...
10/22/2024
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Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
10/21/2024
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
PVD
Yale Study Finds Link Between Eczema and Peripheral Vascular Disease
10/21/2024
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred...
10/21/2024
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plaque analysis
HeartFlow Announces New Category I CPT Code from the American Medical Association for AI-Enabled Plaque Analysis to Assess Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
10/18/2024
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance of this upgraded Category I CPT billing code, which validates the technology’s clinical value in quantifying and characterizing plaque to help assess risk and personalize treatment for patients with coronary...
“We commend the AMA’s issuance...
10/18/2024
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Hypertension
New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women
10/18/2024
“Young Middle Eastern women who are obese or overweight are facing a higher risk for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors like hypertension and Type Two diabetes,” said Mohammad Adnan Bani...
“Young Middle Eastern women who are obese or overweight are facing a higher risk for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its associated risk factors like hypertension and Type Two diabetes,” said Mohammad Adnan Bani...
“Young Middle Eastern women who...
10/18/2024
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A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such as VA-ECMO or IMPELLA, using easily measurable health indicators like blood pressure and heart function. Credit Sho Suzuki from Shinshu University
Mechanical Circulatory Support
A Simple Risk Score for Weaning Patients From Mechanical Circulatory Support
10/23/2024
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu University developed a simple risk score model using readily measurable health indicators to predict successful MCS weaning. The study analyzed data from 114 patients.
Researchers from Shinshu...
10/23/2024
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Original Contribution
Intravascular Ultrasound in the Assessment of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Young Patients: A Tertiary Center Experience
10/23/2024
The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young population of patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery and myocardial bridge and review the safety of intravascular ultrasound in this population.
The authors describe a young...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
The initial cases with the Luna TMVR System were conducted in Paraguay and the Republic of Georgia and supported by leading US structural heart experts and the Tioga Cardiovascular team.
Mitral Valve intervention
Tioga Cardiovascular Announces First-In-Human Cases With Its Luna Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System
10/23/2024
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a Shifamed portfolio company, announced the first-in-human transseptal implantations using the 28 French) Luna™ transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system. The first patients achieved excellent...
Tioga Cardiovascular, Inc., a...
10/23/2024
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Original Contribution
Comparison of Two Vascular Closure Device Strategies for Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Using Suture-Based and Collagen-Plug-Based Techniques and Associated Vascular Complications
10/23/2024
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their experience with 2 distinct vascular closure device approaches using the Perclose ProGlide and the Angio-Seal, as well as the impact on vascular access site complications during transcatheter aortic valve...
The authors evaluated their...
10/23/2024
Journal of Invasive Cardiology
CABG
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Coronary Bypass Surgery
10/22/2024
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients, Black patients were 22% more likely to die in the hospital. Black patients stayed in the hospital 1.5 days longer on average (9.6 days for white patients, 10.7 days for Hispanic patients and 11.8 days for Black...
Compared to white patients,...
10/22/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Medaxiom survey
Cardiology Compensation and Production Reflect Post-Pandemic Changes to Provider Market
10/21/2024
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – MedAxiom, the premier source for cardiovascular organizational performance solutions, has released its 2024 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey Report that includes data from the...
MedAxiom News NEPTUNE BEACH,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
Cardiology Innovations
Philips Showcases Next Level Cardiology Innovations for Improved Patient Care at TCT 2024
10/21/2024
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions uniquely integrates artificial intelligence into imaging systems and software, with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic devices to support exceptional treatment...
Philips portfolio of...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Cardiovascular Risk After MI
Prolocor Announces Publication of Confirmatory Results From Multicenter 800 Patient Study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
10/21/2024
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold predictive value (p=0.001) for heart attack, stroke, and death  Significant unmet need in balancing the risks and benefits of antithrombotic treatment in patients with acute coronary syndrome...
Greater than 2-fold...
10/21/2024
Vascular Disease Management
Pharmaceuticals
Acticor Biotech Repositions Glenzocimab in the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction
10/21/2024
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b, randomized and double-blind study will include more than 212 patients suffering from STEMI who are scheduled to undergo PCI. The study’s primary objective is to assess the safety and efficacy of glenzocimab 1000 mg...
The LIBERATE phase 2b,...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest
PVD
Yale Study Finds Link Between Eczema and Peripheral Vascular Disease
10/21/2024
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred in 11% of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), but just 6.2% of patients without AD.
The Yale team found PVD occurred...
10/21/2024
Cath Lab Digest

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